ISABELLA BLOW

The incomparable Isabella Blow always pushed boundaries in the fashionworld,often using her personality as her most offensive weapon. Famous fordiscovering talents such as Philip Treacy, Alexander McQueen, Sophie Dahland Hussein Chalayan, she also nurtured and inspired many artists anddesigners across the industry. A unique stylist, she worked for Vogue andTatler in the US and the UK, collaborating with major photographers onbreathtaking, and often infamous, shoots. Personal letters writtenexclusively for this book have been contributed by legendary names in thefashion world, from Valentino and Anna Wintour to Manolo Blahník and NaomiCampbell, and from artists such as Tracey Emin and Noble & Webster whom sheinspired. Iconic portraits have been contributed by some of the greatestphotographers in fashion, including Mario Testino, Rankin, Donald McPhersonand Richard Burbridge. All combine to paint a vivid image of Isabella thatcelebrates the ecstasy and tragedy of her astonishing life.